federally qualified health center site
Perry County Dental Clinic — Linden, Tennessee
About Perry County Dental Clinic
Perry County Dental Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Linden, Perry County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 39.5 operating hours a week, below the 42.3-hour median for health center sites in Perry County.
PERRY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. runs 3 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Perry County Dental Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Perry County Dental Clinic under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for PERRY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, INC.; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at Perry County Dental Clinic
Perry County Dental Clinic is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,482,703 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-877-801-0044; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Perry County Dental Clinic is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
Perry County Dental Clinic is at 153 W Main St, Linden, TN, 37096-7001, Perry County.
Linden measures 131 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 39.5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at 3riverscommunityhealth.com.
Call 931-589-2104 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near Perry County Dental Clinic
The nearest PERRY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. site is PERRY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. in Linden, 0.5 miles away.
Three Rivers Community Health-Dental in Lyles is the next one out, 34.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Lewis Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 16.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Perry County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PERRY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | Same network · Linden | 0.5 mi |
| Three Rivers Community Health-Dental | Same network · Lyles | 34.8 mi |
| THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY HLTH GRP-HICKMAN | Same network · Lyles | 34.8 mi |
| Lewis Health Center | Community Care Access · Hohenwald | 16.4 mi |
| LIFESPAN CLIFTON | Community Care Access · Clifton | 18.2 mi |
| Waynesboro Primary Care | Community Care Access · Waynesboro | 20.8 mi |
| LIFESPAN Health | Community Care Access · Savannah | 34.3 mi |
| Lifespan Enoch Blvd | Community Care Access · Savannah | 34.9 mi |
| HARDIN COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, INC. DBA LIFESPAN HEALTH | Community Care Access · Savannah | 35.8 mi |
| Lifespan Adamsville | Community Care Access · Adamsville | 39.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Perry County Dental Clinic
Does Perry County Dental Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Perry County Dental Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 931-589-2104 to confirm.
What kind of site is Perry County Dental Clinic?
HRSA records Perry County Dental Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. PERRY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Perry County Dental Clinic?
HRSA reports 39.5 operating hours a week at Perry County Dental Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 931-589-2104 for open days.
Where is Perry County Dental Clinic?
Perry County Dental Clinic is at 153 W Main St, Linden, TN, 37096-7001, Perry County. The area measures 131 people per square mile. Perry County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Perry County Dental Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Perry County Dental Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 931-589-2104 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other PERRY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. locations near Perry County Dental Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest PERRY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. sites to Perry County Dental Clinic and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Tennessee?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Tennessee formularies free at 1-877-801-0044.